Tag Archives: sewing

HOT SUMMER Handbag – Handmade Needlework

Handbags hold our daily necessity, complement a woman’s wardrobe, and even sometimes make a bold fashion statement. The perfect handbag can complement any outfit for all occasions. Hand made Needlework – Cross Stitch      

Cosmetic Bag – Natural Linen – Embroidered

Just wanted to share my last work. One special order for a Cosmetic bag or any other needs – personalized. 100% Linen and Cotton combination of natural and peach colors. Floral embroidery in similar colors Several inside pockets for better organizing         Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.

Back to School or can you count

It is September again and back to school time. I don’t like leaving my work for the last minute and all school supplies are already bought, but this year my kids requested pencil cases, ‘special’ pencil cases.  So there you go!  I sat to work this weekend, planning to work on two bags knowing they […]

The challenge of being creative

To be creative with needlework and to create embroidery works is the fuel of my life. I can’t imagine a day without doing at least a few stitches. But to say that it is easy and just a matter of knowledge and talent will mean to lie. For those who choose to be an artist […]

My Project Bag

  Since I am working on so many project bags for friends and customers, I decided to share some steps in working on my own project bag. Every time when I went to our craft meetings or just went to enjoy some time in a park, I would bring different projects in different bags – […]

Fundamentals of Sewing: Seams

In sewing, a seam is the join where two or more layers of fabric, leather, or other materials are held together with stitches. Seams can be classified by their type (plain, lapped, abutted, or French seams) and position in the finished garment (center back seam, inseam, and side seam). Seams are finished with a variety […]

Sewing Machine Needles & How to Choose Them

  When you become the owner of a sewing machine, you often sit down and read through the user manual, to familiarize yourself with which stitch to use for which fabrics and how to clean it, thread it and all the other general aspects of running a machine. What you don’t always do however is […]